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Anyone seen any GOOD non-commercial studies of expected life for the newer swaged o-ring fittings?
Anyone already had leak claims?
Is this the next polybutylene fitting disaster? (I had Witco stock in the 70’s, remember that all too well)
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What is a swage O-ring fitting? Why if you are swaging onto copper would you need an O-ring at all?
We use Swagelok fittings by the bucket at work and don't have any problems. Some have been in service for 30+ yrs. with no problems. If your talking push to connect fittings we use those also on plastic tubing. Generally we limit them to muscle gasses (air/N2) where small leaks aren't the end of the world. For plumbing/heating I would use compression. This is based on industrial exp. only,not residential where cost is more of a factor.
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Anyone seen any GOOD non-commercial studies of expected life for the newer swaged o-ring fittings?
Anyone already had leak claims?
Is this the next polybutylene fitting disaster? (I had Witco stock in the 70's, remember that all too well)